How to use a sewing machine in Different Ways

Jan 5
11:39

2018

 Mary D. Hall

Mary D. Hall

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How to use a sewing machine depends on what machine is available. I have an older sewing machine that is entirely operational, yet, is not as expensive or does as many stitching options as my mom’s and grandmas.

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One of the first steps to operating a sewing machine is to follow the instructions/ little arrows and thread the needle. On my machine I have little arrows showing where to put the sewing string; on my machine,How to use a sewing machine in Different Ways Articles I have to hand thread the needle.

On my mother’s she has an automatic device that threads the sewing string through the needle for her. Next prepare the item that needs to be seen, this may be placing holding needles in the fabric to keep the two fabrics together or a simple pattern that is going to be sewed in.

Make sure the bobbin has sewing string wound around and the correct color. Select the type of sewing design; there is zigzag, straight line, or other options. The more the expensive the machine, the more variety of options to choose from usually. Place the foot down and ensure the pressure foot is attached correctly, as well as the machine is plugged in.

Then begin sewing the two pieces of fabric together. To clean a sewing machine get rid of any dust or debris inside the bobbin case, the loop- taker, thread take-up lever, or any other available surface that might accumulate dust or debris. When selecting a best sewing machine 2018 one must understand how much one will use the sewing machine.

If the sewing machine will be used daily, then I would suggest a higher quality sewing machine. If one uses the sewing machine occasionally and just needs a sewing machine to do its “job” every once in a while, then a less expensive and lower quality sewing machine will be acceptable.

Yet if an individual has the resources to purchase a more expensive sewing machine and wishes it so, then one can do what they please. Sewing machines are important to our daily lives and the knowledge to operate one is important because every individual wears clothing and has blankets.

Blankets and clothing get holes, tears, or comes apart at the seams frequently. To save the item, one can fix the tear with a sewing machine or a sewing kit. Every individual has had an item of cloth tear at one point in their life and to save this cherished item, one must sew it back together. Which is why sewing machines are vital to be available at all times.

If one does not have a sewing machine easily available, then a sewing kit is an easy replacement for a small tear or rip. I have a sewing kit on me daily to aid myself if my clothing starts tearing, ripping, or comes apart at the seams. One should make one quilt in their life at least once.

I remember my first quilt and am still proud of that quilt to this day. I snuggle with a homemade quilt daily. Making handmade items adds a personal value that store purchased things cannot replace. I have quilts from my great grandmother and will continue to mend the blanket until I cannot anymore.

Quilting and sewing are becoming a lost art and must be reintroduced into the younger generation to preserve our heritage, instill pride in sewing, and ensure every individual can mend their clothing once they come apart at the seams.